Filed under: Storage & Cleaning
We've all been stuck with a piece of clothing that we can't return because we misplaced the receipt, and we know it's a big hassle, but the time and meticulous energy you spend organizing and filing your receipts will pay off in these situations. And if you're self-employed, staying on top of your receipts is naturally even all the more important for taxes.There are a few ways to handle receipts:
1. Put them in a sturdy envelope that's separated and labeled by month, and tack it in a spot that you visit every day (ie. back of a closet door, the wall next to your desk).
2. Place a small box with a lid on your desk, next to the entrance, or on your bedside table so that they're safely stashed away in one place.
3. Keep an envelope and a paper clip with you in your work bag so that when you're out you automatically group your receipts in one place that's not the bottom of your bag or your back pocket. Then when you get home, you can stash them away accordingly with the rest.
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